"Ballet Class" Is Fashion's Latest Obsession: 7 Things That Define the Aesthetic
There's nothing the fashion crowd loves more than getting behind a rather specific aesthetic. Whether it's adopting kitschy 2000's-era kidcore or cosplaying as a country club-attending tennis star, fashion people love participating in a bit of sartorial role play. Look, I don't make the rules. As I mentioned, the tennis courts were a huge theme we noticed all over Instagram last year, but recently we've been seeing a new fashion aesthetic spring up, and, yes, it's all about embodying your inner ballerina.
Even though my own ballet career fatefully ended at the age of five, there's nothing stopping me from styling all the ballet-inspired fashion items that are currently having a moment, right? But let's go more granular. Which pieces exactly am I seeing bubble up? The ballet class getup encompasses everything from pretty tie-up tops to trendy leggings worn sans pants and even a certain hair accessory you can snag at the drugstore. If you're ready to dive in, continue on to discover each of the seven items that I think are defining this on-the-rise aesthetic, and then shop the pieces that, dare I say, are on pointe.
The lace-up trend is one that we saw bubble up several months ago and while it comes in many forms from pants and skirts to dresses, the wraparound tops specifically feel like they were plucked right out of a ballerina's wardrobe, especially since many of them come in soft pastels and light-pink shades evocative of ballet slippers.Wearing leggings as pants is certainly not a new phenomenon for fashion folk, but as I began seeing more ballet motifs surface, this is one I just can't ignore because it seems so very ballet-esque. Can't you imagine someone wearing a trendy stirrup or split-hem pair with the above wraparound tops to do some pliés and relevés?Are you also seeing these stretchy cotton headbands everywhere, or are you normal? For all the fuss about designer hair accessories, there's something refreshing about reaching for a simple drugstore-friendly headband to achieve this look.Shrugs, boleros, arm warmers—call them what you will, but they're here and they're happening. We first called attention to this knit trend all the way back in October and, well, we told you so. Now, these sleeves are everywhere we look, and I think you'll agree with me that they fit neatly into this overall ballet aesthetic.How could we discuss ballet-inspired fashion without a mention to the O.G. of this movement, humble ballet flats? As I'm sure you've noticed, traditional ballet flats have died down but taking their place is a new wave of styles that feels altogether fresher with exaggerated square toes, oversize bows, and pretty pastel colors.Every ballerina needs a good ballet skirt, right? Well, in 2021, it's all about this swishy shape. An insider-favorite, Orseund Iris designed a beautiful satin version that comes in the mini length that fashion girls are already taken with, as pictured above, and more recently an elegant floor-length take seen below.Maybe it's just me but I'm definitely getting some ballerina vibes from these ultra-cropped workout tops. I think it's because they have the same feel as the shrugs I mentioned above—basically glorified arm warmers—and the square-ish and scoop necklines on them have an elegant appeal to them that's often hard to come by in activewear. I'd style one with a ballerina skirt and kitten heels to dress it up or simply wear with leggings for some low-impact movement.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
